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Koh Larn beaches in Pattaya.

Make the short island crossing for clearer water and a beach day. Our three picks each have a public review history of at least 200 reviews.

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200+REVIEWS EACH
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Pattaya City sign and the nearby coast PATTAYA, THAILAND
THE SHORTLIST

Three places worth looking at.

Compare atmosphere, location and typical spend before you choose. Prices are estimated budgets, not guaranteed quotes; check the latest details before visiting.

Venue photograph of Samae Beach Koh LarnVenue photograph
PICK 01Koh Larn

Samae Beach Koh Larn

A longer island beach with loungers and food nearby.

TYPICAL SPEND ESTIMATE฿120–500island day trip

Beach free; ferry, transfers and sunbeds cost extra.

4.57,200 public reviews
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A useful local tip

Check the return ferry time before leaving Bali Hai Pier.

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Each recommendation has at least 200 public reviews in a sourced snapshot. We use rating, review volume and relevance to build a useful shortlist, not an official Google ranking. The scores and counts are not updated live and may have changed. Typical spend figures are approximate 2026 visitor budgets drawn from published local price guides and representative attraction prices, not individually verified venue price lists. They exclude optional extras unless stated; check live menus, booking rates and taxes before paying.

Venue photos are marked as such. Other real photographs show the Pattaya area and do not claim to depict the named business. Photo credits and licence links are supplied on the card. We have not personally inspected every venue. Each listing links to its review source and Google Maps search so you can check the latest information. Some places appear in more than one category. Adult nightlife is clearly labelled. Publisher disclosure: BestPattaya.com is sponsored by Babylon Brew & Table. Babylon is included in the listings, so its placement should not be treated as an independent endorsement.

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Cannabis laws in Pattaya

Thailand restricts cannabis to medical use. A visible shopfront is not permission to buy cannabis recreationally. Check official guidance and requirements before making decisions.

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